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Stars Aren't "Just Joking" in Chilling New PSA by Sandy Hook Promise Oct 4, 2023

As the U.S. surpasses 240 school shootings in 2023, setting the stage for a record-breaking year of gun violence in schools, Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) is launching “Just Joking,” its latest public service announcement (PSA) to underscore how important it is to take threats of gun violence seriously. More →

Barack Obama and Matthew McConaughey Speak at Sandy Hook Promise Benefit Dec 13, 2022

On Tuesday, December 6, Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) hosted a benefit evening at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City to commemorate the 10-year remembrance of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. More →

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Thanks The HALO Trust in Ukraine For Saving Lives Every Day Mar 18, 2022

The HALO Trust today announced that Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, spoke with two staff members of The HALO Trust based in Ukraine, who are leading efforts to educate Ukrainians on how to recognise and avoid explosive devices they may come across as the conflict in Ukraine evolves. More →

The Clooneys to Join Students At March For Our Lives Feb 21, 2018

Celebrities across the US have spoken out in support of the Parkland students who are taking bold action to prevent further school massacres. More →

Sheryl Crow Marks 5-Year Remembrance Of Sandy Hook School Tragedy With Song Dec 13, 2017

Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) has debuted “Tomorrow’s News,” its latest PSA, and “The Dreaming Kind,” an original song by Sheryl Crow on ABC’s Good Morning America. More →

Charitybuzz Launches Second Annual Golf Auction Apr 24, 2017

Charitybuzz is excited to announce the Second Annual Golf Auction, part of the successful Charitybuzz Curates program, with bidding opportunities to play alongside world renowned golf pros and celebrities, gain access to the most exclusive courses, caddy for the best, and more — all to benefit charity. More →

Prince Harry Attends Landmine Free World 2025 Reception Apr 7, 2017

Prince Harry attended The Landmine Free World 2025 Reception at Kensington Palace to mark International Mine Awareness Day. More →

Celebrities Donate To Landmine Clearance Charity Auction Dec 6, 2013

Elbow have donated a guitar used on their latest album to raise money for a Nobel Peace Prize-winning landmine charity. More →

Angelina Jolie Honored With Honorary Oscar For Humanitarian Work Nov 17, 2013

Angelina Jolie has been awarded an Honorary Oscar for her humanitarian work. More →

Tony Bennett Performs At Voices Against Violence Event Aug 26, 2013

Singer Tony Bennett, who marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Selma in 1965, performed at the “Realize the Dream” rally as part of the Voices Against Violence (VAV) campaign on Saturday, August 24th at the Lincoln Memorial. More →

Stars Speak Out On Impact Of Unexploded Bombs On Civilians In Vietnam Aug 5, 2013

Forty years ago on August 15, 1973, the U.S. military ceased all military actions and airstrikes in Vietnam, ending the war for the United States. Four decades later, the war is still not over. Unexploded bombs and landmines left over from that conflict still claim lives and limbs. More →

Snoop Lion Wants Violence to Stop May 22, 2013

Snoop Lion, formerly Snoop Dogg, is the latest celebrity to join the Voices Against Violence, teaming up with Tony Bennett, Mia Farrow and Sting in the movement for peace. More →

Prince Harry Hits The USA For Charity May 13, 2013

Prince Harry received a fantastic welcome when his tour of America began last week – and a glowing tribute from First Lady Michelle Obama. More →

Paul McCartney Joins Voices Against Violence Apr 19, 2013

Paul McCartney has stepped up in the fight for gun control by recording a message for the Voices Against Violence campaign. More →

Music Beats Mines 2012 Celebrity Charity Auction Nov 21, 2012

Music Beats Mines – part of the Mines Advisory Group – has announced its 2012 celebrity charity auction, starting November 30. More →

Heart Center Named For Barbra Streisand Jun 18, 2012

The Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center in Cedars-Sinai’s Heart Institute will be named for the famed entertainer in recognition of her philanthropic commitment and it will be directed by C. Noel Bairey Merz, MD, a cardiologist and nationally respected expert on women’s cardiovascular disease. More →

Angelina Jolie Narrates Tours Of Minefields On Google Earth Jun 13, 2012

The HALO Trust is leveraging Google Earth technology to bring added transparency to humanitarian landmine clearance. Tours of mine-affected areas are created for viewing in Google Earth software and narrated by Angelina Jolie, a longtime HALO supporter, taking viewers to mine-affected areas in Cambodia and Angola. More →

Angelina Jolie Visits Charity HQ In Scotland Aug 24, 2011

Angelina Jolie and her family visited HALO's global headquarters in Scotland this weekend. More →

Barbra Streisand Honored As Charity Person Of The Year Feb 14, 2011

Barbra Streisand was honored as the 2011 MusiCares Person of the Year at its star-studded 21st annual benefit gala on Friday. More →

Barbra Streisand To Be Honored As 2011 MusiCares Person Of The Year Aug 4, 2010

Barbra Streisand will be honored as the 2011 MusiCares Person of the Year at its 21st annual benefit gala. More →

Victoria Wood Visits Laos With Land Mine Charity Jul 20, 2010

Celebrated British writer and comedian Victoria Wood has visited the war-scarred countryside of Laos to film an appeal in aid of Manchester-based MAG (Mines Advisory Group). More →

Stars Give Land Mines The Boot With Celebrity Charity Auction Jul 19, 2010

The Mines Advisory Group is launching a very special celebrity charity auction this week to raise money for people affected by landmines. More →

Prince Harry's Charity HALO Jun 24, 2010

Prince Harry has paid a two day visit to Mozambique to visit minefields being cleared by The HALO Trust, a British charity and USA not-for-profit organization and the World’s largest demining agency. More →

Celebrities Donate Items To Beat Land Mines Nov 30, 2009

British band Radiohead have joined with David Byrne, Clive James, James Morrison, Snow Patrol, Pink, Paul McCartney and many others in donating items to an auction to raise funds for and awareness of the Mines Advisory Group (MAG). More →

David Suzuki Receives Alternative Nobel Oct 23, 2009

Environmentalist David Suzuki will receive an honorary alternative Nobel – the Right Livelihood Award – for his decades-long efforts to raise awareness about climate change. Suzuki will receive the award in December in Sweden, just ahead of Nobel Prize presentations. More →

Barbra Streisand To Launch Massive Charity Auction Aug 6, 2009

Barbra Streisand is set to auction many of her personal items for charity. More →

Celebrities Do Whatever It Takes For Charity Jun 15, 2009

A huge selection of celebrity-designed bags and T-shirts are currently available at the UK’s premiere celebrity charity auction website, Buy Once Give Twice. More →

Give Landmines The Boot With Charity Auction Nov 25, 2008

A British charity for victims of landmines has launched their annual online celebrity shoe auction. More →

Whatever It Takes For Christmas Oct 31, 2008

Whatever It Takes – the charity that offers artworks and clothing designed by celebrities – have some great gift ideas for the coming holiday season. More →

Giving Back Fund Announces Top 30 Celebrity Givers Sep 25, 2008

The Giving Back Fund has released its second annual Giving Back 30 survey, a ranking of the celebrities who have made the largest donations to charity in 2007 according to public records. More →